Coil alternatives

Moto Guzzi V700, V7 Special, Ambassador, 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, and 850 California Police models

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I extracted some of this information from the old Topica Loopframe_Guzzi news group (which has now moved to Groups.io). The epoxy-filled Bosch Blue is the most frequently cited alternative coil used (some report bad experiences with oil filled coils). Whichever one you choose, be sure that it has 3 Ohm resistance. A great cross-reference is any Volkswagen Beetle manufactured between 1975 and 1979 (12 volt).

  • AC Delco U515 or U501 - O’Reilly Auto Parts
  • Bosch Blue 00012 - Advance Auto Parts
    I have been using this one on my Ambassador for several thousand miles and it has performed quite well. I chose it because it was cheap and readily available at my local store.
  • Bosch Blue ZX075527P - JC Whitney
  • Borg Warner E40 - Advance Auto Parts
  • Borg Warner E40P
  • Borg Warner E81
  • GP Sorensen 245037
  • Niehoff Ignition DR180
  • Niehoff Ignition UN171
  • Flame-Thrower 40,000 volt epoxy filled canister coil model number 40611 - Pertronix
    I have used this coil on a number of customer motorcycles and it is excellent. Be sure to get the epoxy filled, 3 Ohm coil, model number 40611.
  • Standard UC15X
  • Standard UF3